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| Author: | gofish206 [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
I have a 1650 Alumacraft waterfowler edition welded boat. I am interested in purchasing a surface drive motor for it and was wondering how a 23 mini might do on it. I know it want be a speed demon but will it be a waste of my time and money. Also what are some simple somewhat inexpensive upgrades i could do to it. Thanks |
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| Author: | Keith [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
I have a 17'48" boat weight 450 with 23 hp gator tail. In deep water runs 23mph on gps everything stock. Called Hoyt at gator tail checked on a stage 1 upgrade, cost 1,200 to 1,400 $ few more MPH (27 or 28) |
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| Author: | NFW [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
Not to side stack but Keith u the first I've heard of runnin a 1748 what kinda of details can u tell me about that boat? Lookin at that phowler extreme 1748 on the boats for sale how do u think that would run with a 23 on the back of it? |
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| Author: | Barroll [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
To put things in perspective my first "mud" boat was a 1650 express and a 35 mudbuddy and it ran about 25 empty and could barely plane with 3 ppl. It was a mod-v. One way or another, those ribbed bottom mod-v's are not made for a mudmotor. If it were me I would sell the alumacraft and look for a used hull, or have one custom built, and match it to the 23. I was in the same position as you where speed was not a big issue, but i did need to get a heavy load up on step and shallow and the xpress did not do this. So i would sell it and even if it is a cheaper used hull, start off right and you will be pleased. Those 23 minis are a badass little motor. Just need to match it to a hull. |
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| Author: | slingshot [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
As the guy above me sad get a mud motor hull for sure , I made the mistake of not getting one from my 27mini , not that it's a bad thing but my motor will proly work much better with the right boat , I'm gonna get a 1644 gatortrax for next year , but for the record there was a guy on here that went by filter he has that same set right to a tee, he add some mods to he 23 and I beleive he run 25 26 with to people and without a load one person 28 to 30 not sure how true but thats what he said.Do it right the first time. Good luck |
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| Author: | Keith [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
My boat was built by Mike Kliebert. It is a flat bottom with square chines,about 7' on the back has the gd break in chine. 19" side's |
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| Author: | Keith [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
One other thing, this is my first surface drive. But I did run this motor ( 23hp) on a 18'46" with round chines did not run as well. Did some asking round and was told for a surface drive motor to stay away from round chine boats. |
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| Author: | gofish206 [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
I appreciate the replies. I will probably go ahead and buy the 23 mini and slowly do some mods and then during the off season next year buy a hull to match it. What hull do you think would be the best fit for a mildly modified 23 mini. Thanks |
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| Author: | Keith [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
Depends on what you want to due, gator tail said the 1840 is the best for there 23hp |
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| Author: | Barroll [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
| Author: | NFW [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
| Author: | deadbird8 [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 23hp mud buddy mini on 1650 alumacraft |
I would get a 17x42. |
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